Brownfield Cleanup Program Application CTI Agri-Cycle Site · 2020-01-16 · 308&311BelleRoad;KingRoad Buskirk 12028 Buskirk Washington 233.43 42 59 18.87 73 25 50.06 308BelleRoad

Brownfield Cleanup Program Application

CTI Agri-Cycle Site

Buskirk, New York

CHA Project Number: 057581

Prepared for: CTI Agri-Cycle LLC

228 Mendon Street Upton, MA

Prepared by:

CHA

III Winners Circle Albany, New York 12205

(518) 453-4500

September 26, 2019

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CTI Agri-Cycle, LLC and CTI Demonstration Farm, Inc. (Requestor information follows this application form - CTI Agri-Cycle is primary contact.)

228 Mendon StreetUpton, MA

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[email protected]

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Agriculture, Composting

CTI Agri-Cycle308 & 311 Belle Road; King Road

Buskirk 12028Buskirk

Washington 233.43

42 59 18.87 73 25 50.06

308 Belle Road 280 2 38 51.35311 Belle Road 271 3 10 73.42

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State Pollutant DischargeElimination System Permit No.NY-0265276

6 NYCRR Part 360 Solid Waste

New York State Department ofEnvironmental Conservation

New York State Department of

Authorization to discharge from thestormwater collection pond at theComposting Facility

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Eugene N. Bernat228 Mendon Street

Upton, MA 01568

508-735-3373 [email protected]

CHA Consulting, Inc. (Keith Cowan)3 Winners Circle

Albany 12205


Javid Afzali, Esq., Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC22 Corporate Woods Blvd, Suite 501

Albany 12211

518-533-3222 518-533-3299 [email protected]

Agri Cycle of Washington County, Inc/CTI Demonstration Farms, Inc August 1999

1078 1078 Ash Grove Road/4 Open Square Way Suite 421Cambridge, NY/Holyoke, MA 12816/01040


CTI Agri-Cycle, LLC and CTI Demonstration Farms, Inc. (co-requestor)

228 Mendon StreetUpton, MA 01568


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Class 330 - Vacant Comm.

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The site has historically been used for the proposed use.

The site has been zoned as commercial. And will continue to be used in the same manner.

The proposed site use is consistent with current and historical site usage. Therefore, the site is consistent with any applicable land use plans.

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(By requestor who is an individual)

lf this application is approved, I hererby acknowledge and agree: (1) to execute a Brownfield CleanupAgreement (BCA) within 60 days of the date of DEC's approval letter; (2) to the generalterms andconditions set forth in the DER-32, Brownfield Cleanup Program Applications and Agreemenfs; and (3) thatin the event of a conflict between the general terms and conditions of participation and the terms containedin a site-'specific BCA, the terms in the site-specific BCA shall control. Further, I hereby affirm thatinformation provided on this form and its attachments is true and complete to the best of my knowledge andbelief. I am aware that any false statement made herein is punishable as a Class A misdemeanor pursuantto sectíon 214.45 of the PenalLaw.

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(By a requestor other than an individual)C-r T Derto,ag) rql;o'n far rt, Í n c'

I hereby affirm that I /ytîq of A ; that I amauthorized by that entity to make application and execute the Brownfield Cleanup Agreement (BCA) andall subsequent amendments; that this application was prepared by me or under my supervision anddirection. lf this application is approved, I acknowledge and agree: (1) to execute a BCA withín 60 days ofthe date of DEC's approval letter; (2) to the generalterms and conditions set forth in theDER-32, Brownfield Cleanup Program Applications and Agreemenfq and (3) that in the event of a conflictbetween the generalterms and conditions of participation and the terms contained in a site.specific BCA,the terms in the site-specific BCA shall control. Further, I hereby affirm that information provided on thisform and its attachments is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I am aware that anyfalse statement made herein is punishable as a Class A misdemeanor pursuant to Section 210.45 of thePenal Law

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SUBMITTAL INFORMATION:

. Two (2) copies, one paper copy with original signatures and one electronic copy in PortableDocument Format (PDF), must be sent to:

o Chiei Site ControlSection

o New York State Department of Environmental Gonservation

o Division of Environmental Remediation

o 625 Broadway

o Albany, NY 12233-7020

FOR DEC USE ONLYBCP SITE T&A CODE: LEAD OFFICE:

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(By requestor who is an individual)

lf this application is approved, I hererby acknowledge and agree: (1) to execute a Brownfìeld CleanupAgreement (BCA) within 60 days of the date of DEC's approval letter; (2) to the general terms andconditions set forth in the DER-32, Brownfield Cleanup Program Apptications and Agreemenfs; and (3) thatin the event of a conflict between the general terms and conditions of participation and the terms containedin a site-specific BCA, the terms in the site-specific BGA shall control. Further, I hereby affirm thatinformation provided on this form and its attachments is true and complete to the best of my knowledge andbelief. I am aware that any false statement made herein is punishable as a Class A misdemeanor pursuantto section 210.45 of the Penal Law.

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I hereby affirm that I f14 ot Ç7X ¡rn; -tt.lc, LL{ (entity);that I amauthorized by that entity this application and execute the Blownflelto make d Cleanup Agreement (BCA) andall subsequent amendments; that this application was prepared by me or under my supervision anddirection. lf this application is approved, I acknowledge and agree: (1) to execute a BCA within 60 days ofthe date of DEC's approval letter; (2) to the generalterms and conditions set forth in theDER'32, Brownfield Cleanup Program Applications ancl Agreemenfs; and (3) that in the event of a conflictbetween the general terms and conditions of participation and the terms contaíned in a site-specific BCA,the terms in the site-specific BCA shall control- Further, I hereby affirm that information provided on ihisform and its attachments is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I am aware that anyfalse statement made herein is punishable as a Class A misdemeanor pursuant to Section 210.45 of thePenal Law.

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SUBMITTAL INFORMATION:

' Two (2) copies, one paper copy with original signatures and one electronic copy in PortableDocument Format (PDF), must be sent to:

o Chief, Site Control Section

o New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

o Division of Environmental Remediation

o 625 Broadway

o Albany, NY 1223!7020

FOR DEC USE ONLYBCP SITE T&A CODE: LEAD OFFTCE

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Buskirk Washington 12028

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Upton, MA228 Mendon Street

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Eugene N. Bernat

Upton, MA228 Mendon Street

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Javid Afzali, Esq., Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC 22 Corporate Woods Blvd, Suite 501

Albany 12211 [email protected]

CHA Consulting, Inc. (Keith Cowan) 3 Winners CircleAlbany 12205 [email protected]

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Part A - Section I Supplement

Corporation Database Information

Part A Section I – Members/Owners

CTI Agri-Cycle – 308 & 311 Belle Road, King Road Page 1 of 1

August 2019 NYSDEC BCP Application

CTIAgri‐CycleLLC(“CTI”)Members/Owners:

a. EugeneN.Bernat,President,228MendonStreet,UptonMA01568

b. PaulMahoney,VicePresident,228MendonStreet,UptonMA01568

NYS Department of State

Division of Corporations

Entity Information

The information contained in this database is current through August 5, 2019.

Selected Entity Name: CTI AGRI-CYCLE, LLC

*Stock Information

Selected Entity Status InformationCurrent Entity Name: CTI AGRI-CYCLE, LLC

DOS ID #: 2504182Initial DOS Filing Date: APRIL 28, 2000

County: WASHINGTONJurisdiction: NEW YORKEntity Type: DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Current Entity Status: ACTIVE

Selected Entity Address InformationDOS Process (Address to which DOS will mail process if accepted on behalf of the entity)CTI AGRI-CYCLE, LLC4 OPEN SQUARE WAY STE 421HOLYOKE, MASSACHUSETTS, 01040

Registered AgentNONE

This office does not require or maintain information regarding the names and addresses of members or

managers of nonprofessional limited liability companies. Professional limited liability companies

must include the name(s) and address(es) of the original members, however this information is not

recorded and only available by viewing the certificate.

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Name History

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# of Shares Type of Stock $ Value per ShareNo Information Available

Filing Date Name Type Entity NameAPR 28, 2000 Actual CTI AGRI-CYCLE, LLC

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NYS Department of State

Division of Corporations

Entity Information

The information contained in this database is current through August 16, 2019.

Selected Entity Name: CTI DEMONSTRATION FARM, INC.Selected Entity Status Information

Current Entity Name: CTI DEMONSTRATION FARM, INC.

DOS ID #: 3118892

Initial DOS Filing Date: OCTOBER 27, 2004

County: RENSSELAER

Jurisdiction: NEW YORK

Entity Type: DOMESTIC BUSINESS CORPORATION

Current Entity Status: ACTIVE

Selected Entity Address Information

DOS Process (Address to which DOS will mail process if accepted on behalf of the entity)

CTI DEMONSTRATION FARM, INC.4 OPEN SQUARE WAY / SUITE 421HOLYOKE, MASSACHUSETTS, 01040

Chief Executive Officer

KENNETH A FOLEYCOVER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.4 OPEN SQUARE WAY / SUITE 421HOLYOKE, MASSACHUSETTS, 01040

Principal Executive Office

KENNETH A FOLEYCOVER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.4 OPEN SQUARE WAY / SUITE 421HOLYOKE, MASSACHUSETTS, 01040


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Registered Agent

NONE

This office does not record information regardingthe names and addresses of officers, shareholders

or directors of nonprofessional corporations exceptthe chief executive officer, if provided, which

would be listed above. Professional corporationsmust include the name(s) and address(es) of theinitial officers, directors, and shareholders in theinitial certificate of incorporation, however this

information is not recorded and only available byviewing the certificate.

*Stock Information

# of Shares Type of Stock $ Value per Share

200 No Par Value

*Stock information is applicable to domestic business corporations.

Name History

Filing Date Name Type Entity Name

OCT 27, 2004 Actual CTI DEMONSTRATION FARM, INC.

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New York State.

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Part A – Section II Supplement Project Description

Part A Section II - Project Description



In accordance with Section II of the BCP Application, the following information is provided.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF PROJECT:

The purpose of this project is to investigate and to the extent feasible remediate environmental impacts or

implement remedial measures at the Site for the protection of public health and the environment and

returning the site to agricultural uses, including a sustainable organic composting facility. The scope of the

project will include the following:

• Remedial Investigation: The project will begin with a Remedial Investigation (RI) for the purpose

of investigating and delineating the nature and extent of environmental impacts present on the Site. The RI

will include installation of soil borings and groundwater monitoring wells, and sampling of soil and

groundwater. Data collected during the RI will be used to perform a qualitative risk evaluation which will

identify potential populations that may be at risk of exposure to site contaminants and potential exposure

pathways by which those populations could be impacted. The qualitative risk evaluation will be used to

determine Remedial Goals.

• Analysis of Remedial Alternatives (AA): Based upon the remedial goals, remedial alternatives will

be identified and evaluated to determine recommended remedial alternatives and/or Interim Remedial

Measures (IRMs). Documentation of this process including the identification, evaluation, and selection of

the site remedies will be provided in the Alternatives Analysis Report (AAR).

• Remediation of Environmental Impacts: On-site impacts will be addressed as detailed in a

Remedial Work Plan (RWP) or Interim Remedial Measures Work Plan based upon the results of the AAR

and the risk presented by the Site. The RWP or IRM Work Plan will provide a detailed scope of work for

the remedial measures. Upon completion of the Site remedy or IRMs, a Final Engineering Report (FER)

will be prepared to include the necessary documentation to demonstrate completion of the Site remedy per

the RWP. Other documents anticipated include a Site Management Plan (SMP), Operation, Maintenance,

and Monitoring (OM&M) Plan and Environmental Easement (EE). Upon completion of the remedial

actions, it is anticipated that the Site will return to agricultural uses. In addition, no change in use of the

surrounding properties is anticipated from their current uses.

CONCEPTUAL PROJECT SCHEDULE

• Submittal of BCP Application

• Submittal of Remedial Investigation Work

• Plan, Performance of Remedial Investigation

• Submittal of RI Report/AAR/RWP

• Implementation of Site Remedies or IRMs

• Submittal of SMP/OM&M Plan/EE/FER

• Receipt of Certificate of Completion (COC)

September 2019

Fall 2019

Winter through Sumer 2020

Fall 2020

Summer 2021

Fall/Winter 2021

Winter 2021

Part A – Section III SupplementSample Results Summary, Location

Map and Results Table

Section III

Property’s Environmental History & Analytical Findings

Property’s Environmental History: Circa 1994, the site was used to receive residential yard waste and

paper sludge from a number of nearby paper mills. These materials were used to create compost material

which was then exported offsite to various end users.

In January 2017, the NYSDEC investigated potential contamination in source materials through the

collection and analysis of paper sludge (1 sample), windrow material (1 sample), yard waste (1 sample),

finished compost (1 sample), groundwater (2 samples), surface water (1 sample), and stockpile leachate (1

sample). The laboratory results identified perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid

(PFOS) contamination in both raw paper sludge and composted material spread on site fields. Based on

the analytical findings from the January 2017 investigation, the NYSDEC and NYSDOH determined that

additional evaluation was needed.

In April 2017, additional samples of the following matrices were collected by NYSDEC representatives:

Solids consisting of finished compost (1 sample), yard waste (1 sample), and windrow materials (2

samples)

Waters consisting of surface water from the stormwater pond (1 sample), leachate from the

composting pad (1 sample), and surface waters (2) from drainage features on the neighboring

property to the south.

10 soil samples were collected from the field areas upon which the finished materials had been

spread in the northern, eastern, and southwestern areas of the site.

Each of these samples were analyzed for PFOA and PFOS. In addition, an extract of each of the soil samples

were analyzed for PFOA and PFOS following a Synthetic Precipitation Leaching Procedure (SPLP)

extraction.

Copies of the analytical laboratory data, as well as the NYSDEC’s summary report are included on the

enclosed electronic drive. A summary of the results is provided below.

Environmental Assessment: Based on the investigations conducted to date, the primary contaminants of

concern for the site have been identified as PFOS and PFOA. Laboratory results have indicated that PFOA

and PFOS contamination was identified in incoming paper sludge, in materials of all stages of compost

production, groundwater, surface water, and soils of the site. In addition, PFOA and PFOS contamination

has been identified in downgradient drainage features, indicating that the contamination has moved off site.

Soils & Solids – A summary of the sample locations and analytical results for the soil samples collected at

the site are presented on the attached Figure III-1. The samples collected from the solids at the site (e.g.

yard waste, compost, and sludge) are presented on Figure III-2. In general, PFOS/PFOA were found in site

soils and various solids located across the Site. The contaminants were focused in areas used for the storage

and processing of paper sludge material as it was being used in the production of compost. The total

Section III Comment Responses

Property’s Environmental History & Analytical Findings

PFOA/PFOS concentrations for the soil samples ranged from the highest value of 165.3 µg/Kg in sample

AC-041917-8 collected on the western side of the site to 1.1 µg/Kg in the sample AC-041719-18 collected

on the northeastern edge of the site and the furthest away from the compost processing area. Total SPLP

PFOA/PFOS results for the soil samples ranged from the high of 1182 ng/L in sample AC-041719-8 to the

lowest concentration of 14.9 ng/L in sample AC-041719-18.

Concentrations of PFOA and PFOS were found in the raw paper sludge (26.5 µg/), piled mixtures of paper

sludge and yard waste (3.5 µg/Kg and 6.5 µg/Kg), and in the material spread on fields for the aging process

(84 µg/Kg).

Groundwater – A summary of the sample locations and analytical results for the groundwater samples, as

well as other water samples, are included on the attached Figure III-3. PFOS/PFOA total concentrations in

site groundwater in the northwestern portion of the site were reported at concentrations of 160 ng/L in MW-

2 and 15 ng/L in MW-3 (in the very northwestern corner of the site at an upgradient location from the

processing area). The NYSDEC has set a maximum contaminant level (MCL) for PFOS/PFOA in drinking

water of 10 ppt and the EPA has established a health advisory level of 70 ppt for either PFOS or PFOA or

both combined. Therefore, the site has contaminated groundwater in excess of the NYSDEC drinking water

standard and the EPA health advisory level. Additionally, SPLP analyses have indicated that site

soils/materials have been shown to be capable of leaching PFOS/PFOA into water at concentrations above

the groundwater standard, presenting the potential for increasing levels of groundwater contamination.

Surface Water – Samples were collected from the on-site stormwater pond on two different occasions and

were found to contain PFOS/PFOA total concentrations of 248 ng/L and 227 ng/L (Figure III-3).

Additionally, two samples collected from drainage features located on the southern neighboring property

reported total PFOA/PFOS concentrations of 219 ng/L (furthest from the site) and 219 ng/L (closest to the

site).

Leachate from Composting Pad – A sample of leachate from the composting pad was collected on two

separate occasions, in January and in April 2017. Analytical results reported total concentrations of

PFOA/PFOS as 420 ng/L and 319 ng/L.

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24 ug/Kg62 ug/Kg310 ng/L160 ng/L

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PFOAPFOS

SPLP PFOASPLP PFOS

5.3 ug/Kg160 ug/Kg

82 ng/L1100 ng/L

AC-041917-4NSampled 4/19/17

PFOAPFOS

SPLP PFOASPLP PFOS

4.4 ug/Kg21 ug/Kg85 ng/L

120 ng/L

AC-041917-12Sampled 4/19/17

PFOAPFOS

SPLP PFOASPLP PFOS

9.8 ug/Kg41 ug/Kg130 ng/L240 ng/L

AC-041917-14SSampled 4/19/17

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AC-041917-14DSampled 4/19/17

PFOAPFOS

SPLP PFOASPLP PFOS

1.4 ug/Kg8.9 ug/Kg29 ng/L

160 ng/L

AC-041917-17Sampled 4/19/17

PFOAPFOS

SPLP PFOASPLP PFOS

15 ug/Kg36 ug/Kg240 ng/L250 ng/L

AC-041917-18Sampled 4/19/17

PFOAPFOS

SPLP PFOASPLP PFOS

0.24 ug/Kg0.86 ug/Kg

1.9 ng/L13 ng/L

AC-041917-7SSampled 4/19/17

PFOAPFOS

SPLP PFOASPLP PFOS


AC-041917-7DSampled 4/19/17

PFOAPFOS

SPLP PFOASPLP PFOS

6.8 ug/Kg19 ug/Kg84 ng/L

350 ng/L

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Soil Sample Location MapCTI Agri-Cycle Composting Facility

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PFOAPFOS

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SLSampled 1/31/17

PFOAPFOS

1.5 ug/L25 ug/L

SO / AC-040517-FCSampled 1/31/17

PFOAPFOSPFOAPFOS

28 ug/Kg72 ug/Kg27 ug/Kg57 ug/Kg

Sampled 4/5/17

CO / AC-040517-YWSampled 1/31/17

PFOAPFOSPFOAPFOS

0.91 ug/Kg148 ug/Kg

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Solids Sample Location MapCTI Agri-Cycle Composting Facility


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PFOAPFOS

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PFOAPFOS

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Exceedance

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240 ng/L180 ng/L180 ng/L130 ng/L

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Part A Section III ‐ Environmental History

Sample Results Table

Sample ID Sample Location Sample Date PFOA PFOS

Total

PFOA/PFOS Units

SL Paper Sludge from SCA 1/31/2017 1.5 25 26.5 µg/L

DUPSO Paper Sludge from SCA ‐ Duplicate 1/31/2017 1.6 25 26.6 µg/L

WR Windrow Material 1/31/2017 3.4 8.5 11.9 µg/Kg

SO Finished Compost 1/31/2017 28 72 100 µg/Kg

CO Yard Waste 1/31/2017 0.91 0.76 1.67 µg/Kg

MW‐2 Groundwater 1/31/2017 95 65 160 ng/L

DUPGW Groundwater ‐ Duplicate 1/31/2017 88 60 148 ng/L

MW‐3 Groundwater 1/31/2017 15 ND 15 ng/L

SW Surface Water ‐ Retention Pond 1/31/2017 100 148 248 ng/L

LW Leachate from Windrow Stockpile 1/31/2017 240 180 420 ng/L

EB Equipment Blank 1/31/2017 ND ND ND ng/L

AC‐040517‐FC Finished Compost 4/5/2017 27 57 84 µg/Kg Same location as sample SO

AC‐040517‐YW Yard Waste 4/5/2017 ND ND ND µg/Kg Same location as sample CO

AC‐040517‐WR1 Windrow Material (east side of pad) 4/5/2017 1.3 5.2 6.5 µg/Kg

AC‐040517‐WR2 Windrow Material (west side of pad) 4/5/2017 3.5 ND 3.5 µg/Kg Same location as sample WR

AC‐040517‐SDUP solids duplicate (finished compost) 4/5/2017 31 59 90 µg/Kg

AC‐040517‐SW Stormwater Pond 4/5/2017 87 140 227 ng/L Same location as sample SW

AC‐040517‐LW Leachate from Composting pad 4/5/2017 189 130 319 ng/L Same location as sample LW

AC‐040517‐SCH1 Schmidt Property ‐ West Drainage 4/5/2017 190 21 211 ng/L

AC‐040517‐SCH2 Schmidt Property ‐ North Drainage 4/5/2017 190 29 219 ng/L

AC‐040517‐WDUP Water duplicate (stormwater pond) 4/5/2017 97 150 247 ng/L

AC‐041917‐4N Field 4N 4/19/2017 4.4 21 25.4 µg/Kg

AC‐041917‐7S Field 7S 4/19/2017 6.5 21 27.5 µg/Kg

AC‐041917‐7D Field 7D 4/19/2017 6.8 19 25.8 µg/Kg

AC‐041917‐8 Field 8 4/19/2017 5.3 160 165.3 µg/Kg

AC‐041917‐11A Field 11A 4/19/2017 24 62 86 µg/Kg

AC‐041917‐12 Field 12 4/19/2017 9.8 41 50.8 µg/Kg

AC‐041917‐14S Field 14S 4/19/2017 5.8 21 26.8 µg/Kg

AC‐041917‐14D Field 14D 4/19/2017 1.4 8.9 10.3 µg/Kg

AC‐041917‐17 Field 17 4/19/2017 15 36 51 µg/Kg

AC‐041917‐18 Field 18 4/19/2017 0.24 0.86 1.1 µg/Kg

AC‐041917‐12DUP Field 12 ‐ Duplicate 4/19/2017 9.5 37 46.5 µg/Kg

AC‐041917‐4N (SPLP) Field 4N 4/19/2017 85 120 205 ng/L

AC‐041917‐7S (SPLP) Field 7S 4/19/2017 110 140 250 ng/L

AC‐041917‐7D (SPLP) Field 7D 4/19/2017 84 350 434 ng/L

AC‐041917‐8 (SPLP) Field 8 4/19/2017 82 1100 1182 ng/L

AC‐041917‐11A (SPLP) Field 11A 4/19/2017 310 160 470 ng/L

AC‐041917‐12 (SPLP) Field 12 4/19/2017 130 240 370 ng/L

AC‐041917‐14S (SPLP) Field 14S 4/19/2017 110 110 220 ng/L

AC‐041917‐14D (SPLP) Field 14D 4/19/2017 29 160 189 ng/L

AC‐041917‐17 (SPLP) Field 17 4/19/2017 240 250 490 ng/L

AC‐041917‐18 (SPLP) Field 18 4/19/2017 1.9 13 14.9 ng/L

AC‐041917‐12DUP (SPLP) Field 12 ‐ Duplicate 4/19/2017 160 190 350 ng/L

Notes:

Part A Section III ‐ Environmental History

Sample Results Table

‐ All samples collected by NYSDEC personnel

Part A – Section IV Supplement

Property Description and Environmental Assessment

Part A Section IV




Location and Description: The CTI Agri Cycle Site (Site) is located in a rural area located at 308 and 311

Belle Road in Cambridge, Washington County, New York, just east of the intersection of King Road and

Belle Road. The Site consists of three adjacent parcels (Tax Map Nos. 280-2-38, 271-3-10 and 271-3-14).

Two parcels are located north of Belle Road and west of King Road (northern parcels). The third is located

south of King Road and west of Belle Road (southern parcel).

The Site is located in a rural area with a mixture of agricultural land and wooded areas. A Site Location

Map (Figure IV-1) and a Site Boundary Map (Figure IV-2) follow this section.

Site Features: The site consists of a mixture of agricultural land and wooded areas. The southern parcel

consists of three fields (referred to as fields 9, 10 and 11) and some wooded areas. There is a barn structure

and a stockpile area containing paper sludge on the eastern edge of the southern parcel. A dirt road provides

access to the fields from Belle Road. The northern parcel consists of sixteen numbered fields (1 through 8

and 12 through 19) with wooded areas interspersed. Stockpile areas containing paper sludge and yard waste

and a stormwater retention pond are also located on the northern parcel. One small farm building is located

on the northern edge of the northern parcel. Whipple Brook, a NYSDEC Class C stream, passes through a

section of the northern parcel and runs adjacent to the remainder of the site as it travels north to south across

the area.

Current Zoning and Land Use: The Site is currently used for agricultural purposes as well as for receiving

and processing yard waste and paper sludge. These activities consist of receiving raw materials from

outside sources and initially processing them in stockpile areas. When ready, these materials are spread on

fields in “lifts” to further process the material. Vegetation is allowed to grow on the surface and in some

cases, livestock is grazed on the fields. The finished product is compost for export offsite and on-site soil

amendment. For on-site purposes, the compost is made on the CTI Agri-Cycle LLC property and then

transferred for use on property owned by CTI Demonstration Farms, Inc.

Currently the Site is zoned for agriculture.

Past Use of the Site: This Site has been historically used for agricultural purposes. Aerial photos dating

back to the 1950’s show cultivated fields and woodland on the project area. Starting from at least 1994,

the site was used to receive residential yard waste and paper sludge from a number of nearby paper mills.

These materials were used to create compost material which was then exported offsite to various end users.

The processing area and stormwater retention pond were constructed onsite prior to 1994.

In 2017 the NYSDEC investigated potential contamination in source materials and identified

perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) contamination in both raw paper

sludge and composted material spread on Site fields. PFOA/PFOS contamination was also discovered in

site surface water and groundwater as well as on properties located offsite to the South. During the 2017

investigation it was noted that offsite distribution of compost material was prohibited by the DEC.

Part A Section IV




Site Geology and Hydrogeology: The site is located in a hilly area with general drainage to the south into

Whipple Brook and ultimately the Hoosick River. Surficial soils at the Site are primarily gravelly or sandy

silt loams with lesser amounts of silts and rocky soils. Site soils are underlain primarily by Netop Formation

phyllite with lesser areas of Bull Formation Greywacke and some limestones. Depth to bedrock is

unknown. A site investigation by the NYSDEC that included groundwater monitoring indicated that depth

to groundwater is as little as 5 to 8 feet. Whipple Brook, a tributary of the Hoosick River, flows north to

south across the eastern portion of the site before meeting the Hoosick River south of the Site. An artificial

stormwater retention pond is located onsite.

Environmental Assessment: Based on the investigations conducted to date, the primary contaminants of

concern for the site are PFOS and PFOA.

Soil – PFOS/PFOA were found in Site soils located across the Site. The contaminants were focused in

areas used for the storage and processing of paper sludge material as it was being used in the production of

compost. Concentrations of PFOA and PFOS were found in the raw paper sludge, piled mixtures of paper

sludge and yard waste, and in the material spread on fields for the aging process. Total PFOA/PFOS

concentrations ranged from 1.1 ppb to 165.3 ppb.

Groundwater – PFOS/PFOA total concentrations in Site groundwater were detected at a maximum total

concentration of 266 ppt. The NYSDEC has set a maximum contaminant level (MCL) for PFOS/PFOA in

drinking water of 10 ppt and the EPA has established a health advisory level of 70 ppt for either PFOS or

PFOA or both combined. Therefore, the Site has contaminated groundwater in excess of the drinking water

standard and the health advisory level. Additionally, recent sampling has indicated that Site materials have

been shown to be capable of leaching PFOS/PFOA into water at concentrations above the groundwater

standard.

Surface Water – samples were collected from the onsite stormwater pond and were found to contain PFOS

and PFOA at a total concentration of 240 ppt. Additionally, a sample collected from Whipple Creek, just

offsite and downgradient of the Site, containing contaminants at a total concentration of 219 ppt.

Service Layer Credits: Cop yright:© 2013National Geograp hic Society, i-cubed

Site Location



Site Location MapCTI Agri-Cycle Composting Facility

311 Belle Road, BuskirkTown of Cambridge, Washington County, New York±


IV - 1

Serv ice Layer Credits: Es ri, HERE, Garmin,(c) OpenStreetMap contributorsSource: Es ri, Dig italGlobe, GeoEye, EarthstarGeog raphics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA,

271.-3-14

271.-3-10

280.-2-38


Image Courtesy of NYS Office of Information Technology Services,GIS Program Office • Photo Date: 2017

Site Boundary corresp onds to Tax Map Boundaries

±


LegendSite Boundary (with Tax Map ID)

Site Boundary MapCTI Agri-Cycle Composting Facility


IV - 2

Part A - Section IV

Property Tax Maps

Part B – Section VII Supplement

Proof of Site Access

CTI Demonstration Farm lnc.228 Mendon StreetUpton, MA 01568

To Whom it may Concern

I am an authorized officer of CTI Demonstration Farm lnc. ("Demonstration Farm").Demonstration Farm is the property owner of parcels 271--3-14 and 280--2-38, locatedin the Town of Buskirk, Washington County, New York, with a property address of 311Belle Rd (the "Demonstration Farm Property').

The Demonstration Farm Property is operated by CTI Agri-Cycle, LLC ("CTl"). CTI isauthorized to undertake investigation and, if necessary, remediation at theDemonstration Farm Property under the New York State Brownfield Cleanup Program("BCP"). CTI has full authorization to access the Demonstration Farm Property for anypurpose, including granting access to the Demonstration Farm Property to any thirdparty. CTI is also authorized to negotiate liens or easements related to the BCP project.CTI's authorization and accêss the Demonstration Farm Property shall remain validthroughout the BCP project.

CTI Demonstration Farm Inc.

By:

Name:

Title:

E

Authorized Officer

Part B – Section X

Land Use Factors

Part A Section X

Land Use Factors



Current Land Use: The Site is currently used for agricultural purposes as well as for receiving and

processing yard waste and paper sludge. These activities consist of receiving raw materials from outside

sources and initially processing them in stockpile areas. When ready, these materials are spread on fields

in “lifts” to further process the material. Vegetation is allowed to grow on the surface and in some cases,

livestock is grazed on the fields. The finished product is compost for export offsite and on-site soil

amendment. For on-site purposes, the compost is made on the CTI Agri-Cycle LLC property and then

transferred for use on property owned by CTI Demonstration Farms, Inc.

Potential sources of contamination include the imported paper sludge material that is the primary source of

contamination on-site. However, since the finished compost includes the impacted paper sludge, the

compost is considered a secondary source of the contamination. The Site is currently operating; however,

exporting of materials has ceased at this time.

Following any remedial actions for the Site, the anticipated post-remediation use of the site will continue

to be for composting and agricultural uses.

Part B – Section IX Supplement

Contact List Information

Part A Section IXContact List Information

1. Local GovernmentWashington CountyBoard of Supervisors Chair Robert A Henke Municipal Center 383 Broadway, Building B Fort Edward NY 12828Agriculture, Planning, Touris & Community Development Chairman Jay B Skellie Municipal Center 383 Broadway, Building B Fort Edward NY 12828Town of CambridgeTown Supervisor Catherine Fedler Cambridge Town Hall 846 County Route 59 Cambridge NY 12816Planning Board Chair Eric Pearson Cambridge Town Hall 846 County Route 59 Cambridge NY 12816

2. Adjacent Properties271.-3-11.1 Robert Wilmont 1078 Ashgrove Rd Cambridge NY 12816271.-3-13 David B Wilmont and Gretchen Wilmont 281 Belle Rd Buskirk NY 12028271.-3-13 Gretchen Wilcont 266 Belle Rd Buskirk NY 12028271.-3-13.1 Michael L Crandall 266 Belle Rd Buskirk NY 12028271.-3-7-13 Phyllis A Demarco 577 Demarco Ln Buskirk NY 12028271.-3-12 Anthony C DeMarco and Tia M Demarco 67 Demarco Ln Buskirk NY 12028271.-2-21 Shane M Franklin and Ann S Franklin 12 Woodward Ln Cambridge NY 12816271.-3-15 James Wilmont 457 King Rd Buskirk NY 12028271.-3-15.1 Patrick Scheuer and Elizabeth Wilmont 55 Cold Spring Ln Eagle Bridge NY 12057280.-2-1 Timothy N Trinkle and Ann B Trinkle 70 County Rt 59A Buskirk NY 12028280.-2-1.1 Elyssa M Macura 253 Belle Rd Buskirk NY 12028280.-2-6.1 Dorothy J Harrop and David Kievit 60 Dickensen Rd Buskirk NY 12028280.-2-9 Copses Farms, LLC 355 Master St Valley Falls NY 12185280.-2-39 David B Wilmont, Jr 281 Belle Rd Buskirk NY 12028280.2-40 David B Wilmont, Jr and Gretchen Wilmont 281 Belle Rd Buskirk NY 12028280.2-40.2 David B Wilmont, Jr and Gretchen S Wilmont 281 Belle Rd Buskirk NY 12028272.-1-8.2 Paul M Nieckarz, II 500 King Rd Buskirk NY 12028272.-1-10 Paul M Nieckarz 516 King Rd Buskirk NY 12028272.-1-11 Paul M Nieckarz, II 500 King Rd Buskirk NY 12028272.-1-10.4 Eileen Wheeler 132 Duell Hollow Rd Buskirk NY 12028

3. Local MediaThe Eagle Newspaper P.O. Box 493 Cambridge NY 12816

4. Pubic Water SupplierNo public water supply in the project vacinity.

5. Persons who requested InclusionNone at this time.

6. Local School or Day Care AdministratorNo schools or day care facilities on or near the property. Nearest is Cambridge Central School, over 3 miles away.

7. Document RepositoryCambridge Public Library 21 W. Main Street Cambridge NY 12816

Documents

Brownfield Cleanup Program Application CTI Agri-Cycle Site · 2020-01-16 · 308&311BelleRoad;KingRoad Buskirk 12028 Buskirk Washington 233.43 42 59 18.87 73 25 50.06 308BelleRoad